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Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum

The Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) surgery reduces the size of your stomach size, divides your small intestine and redirects food so nutrient absorption decreases. These forums are for Duodenal Switch Surgery patients and those considering the surgery to talk about weight loss, diets, challenges, triumphs and complications.

795 topics in this forum

  1. My Story AND My Surgery Date!

    By DanielWallace,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,411 views

  2. Medication Post-Surgery

    By Jillify,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,496 views

  3. Bison

    By Jace Miller,
    • 7 replies
    • 837 views

  4. Weight loss percentages?

    By NYCGIRL,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,310 views

  5. anyone who had DS after vertical sleeve?

    By makemyownluck,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,750 views

  6. Dry hair/hair loss

    By SIPSGrammy,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,214 views

  7. Sensitive question

    By doxaholic,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,857 views

  8. Surgery pain

    By fastfoodaddictnomore,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,158 views

  9. How to get solid protein down after 3 months post op

    By BonsW,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,580 views

  10. What’s the skinny on regain with SIPS?

    By onmyway11,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,343 views

  11. Thyroid Medication and Malabsorption

    By ShellMilliner,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,004 views

  12. Post DS Nutrition problems; need some support

    By firestarter,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,912 views

  13. Pre-surgical liquid diet question

    By RDBrown71,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,139 views

  14. My father will be getting DS done abroad. How long will he need to convalesce before traveling back to the US?

    By StephanieLeigh,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,347 views

  15. Complex trauma/ developmental trauma

    By Gen71,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,338 views

  16. Why Duodenal VS Sleeve

    By Mnhcb,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,884 views

  17. Scheduling time off work

    By fastfoodaddictnomore,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,204 views

  18. Long term issues

    By ShoppGirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,540 views

  19. DS Surgery date 7/23/2019!

    By Sharon B A,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,023 views

  20. 5 weeks post op retching?

    By Loot,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,810 views

  21. Feeling good

    By CJ Sunshine,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,189 views

  22. What are the differences between the various Duodenal switch operstions

    By davina17,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,226 views

  23. Would You Recommend DS for Husband & Wife

    By rembo69,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,134 views

  24. Not the day surgery I thought!

    By marykl,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,582 views

  25. Count down

    By Jangy03253,
    • 6 replies
    • 770 views

  26. DS-ers! Question about food intake!

    By KWeilbrenner09,
    • 6 replies
    • 862 views

  27. Newbie

    By chandras1978,
    • 6 replies
    • 907 views

  28. Hyperhidrosis

    By Hebruiser,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,653 views

  29. Post DS Surgery = Lactose Intolerant

    By RaniaOnTheRun,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,121 views

  30. Doudenal Switch Nightmare and Blessing

    By hikergirl14,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,224 views

  31. DS Surgeons Los Angeles CA

    By almond_jay,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,311 views

  32. 9 days post op rash

    By Cpeeps23,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,485 views

  33. SIPS Long Term Concerns

    By candace.johnson-smith,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,884 views

  34. Nuval Scoring System

    By hikergirl14,   
    • 6 replies
    • 779 views

  35. RnY revision to DS in Northern KY

    By RiaMaleah,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,169 views

  36. Any one lost more than 200 lbs ?

    By Tracy Robinson Henegar,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,257 views

  37. Advice for a supportive yet high anxiety spouse

    By mzliz731,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,243 views

  38. Mexico Bariatric Center Tijuana

    By RiaMaleah,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,132 views

  39. Excessive Skin/Overhang etc.

    By rembo69,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,322 views

  40. How do I know I'm getting enough vitamins?

    By disco stu,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,489 views

  41. Water Intake

    By DanielWallace,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,297 views

  42. Possible Complication?

    By becomingmandikaye,
    • 6 replies
    • 869 views

  43. Tomorrow

    By ThinJenne,
    • 6 replies
    • 765 views

  44. Good news from insurance!

    By sophiehatter,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,061 views

  45. Does your body adapt to the malnourish

    By tobiganymore,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,327 views

  46. DS or bypass after sleeve?

    By TryingAgain2,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,298 views

  47. Will the DS fix my reflux and weight gain following the vsg?

    By Zoumommy,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,578 views

  48. Loosing too much weight

    By Ejm,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,720 views

  49. DS Vitamins

    By Jonesy23,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,497 views

  50. Hot and Cold Flashes

    By DSLife,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,391 views

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    • rlcpd

      rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
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